Foundries — Industry overview in the Canton of Zurich
Canton of Zurich is home to a total of 11 active companies in foundry operations. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 21.4%, with 3 new companies registered, and 6 companies liquidated.
- 3 new companies
- 6 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Foundries — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Zurich
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Foundries in the Canton of Zurich.
Foundries — Industry size in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 3 companies in foundry operations have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -3 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Foundries:
Canton of Bern (15) and Canton of Zurich (11).
Companies in foundry operations are the 145th largest group of companies in the Canton of Zurich.
- 3 new companies
- 11 active companies
- ** year to date
Foundries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Zurich
Over the past 12 months, 0 companies in foundry operations were incorporated. In that same period, 1 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 8.3% contraction in the Canton of Zurich.
- 0 new companies
- 1 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Foundries — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Zurich
The most common company size for Foundries in the Canton of Zurich is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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55% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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36% Small (10-49 emp.)
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9% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Foundries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Zurich
Out of the 11 companies in foundry operations, most are active in
Casting of other non-ferrous metals (4), Casting of light metals (4), and Casting of iron (2).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
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Casting of other non-ferrous metals
4
Casting of light metals
4
Companies in foundry operations in the Canton of Zurich show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (55%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (36%) and "Sole proprietorship" (9%).
- Legal forms
- 55% Limited
- 36% Limited Liability Company
- 9% Sole proprietorship
Foundries — Latest registrations in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 0 companies in foundry operations have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8320 Fehraltorf
09/07/2004
8404 Winterthur
28/06/2002
8460 Marthalen
03/12/2001
8833 Samstagern
08/06/1995
8620 Wetzikon ZH 1
26/03/1969
Foundries — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 0 companies in foundry operations have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8113 Boppelsen
11/12/2025
8162 Steinmaur
15/10/2025
8815 Horgenberg
31/10/2024
8125 Zollikerberg
07/03/2019
8404 Winterthur
19/02/2016
8903 Birmensdorf
28/09/2015
8460 Marthalen
14/06/2012
Foundries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 1 company in foundry operations has been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of purpose
05/10/2026
Change of capital
15/12/2025
Change of company name, Change of purpose
28/07/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
30/12/2024